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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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The Pearson share price is leading the FTSE 100. Should I change my tune and buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Uncertainty has kept me away from the Pearson share price. But it's been climbing, and the latest news looks good.…

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The Burberry share price is rising. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Burberry share price has climbed since November. Here's why I see a resilient year, with attractive long-term prospects.

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The Indivior share price is smashing the FTSE 250. Should I buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Indivior share price has been leading the FTSE 250 for days, on the back of great 2020 results. I'm…

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Can the TUI share price double in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for recovery stocks for my portfolio in 2021. Does the TUI share price tempt me to buy now…

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Lloyds share price: dividend prospects make me want to top up in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price is off to a weak start in 2021. But here's why I'd buy now, before the…

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Can the Boohoo share price really double in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price is dipping after an upbeat January trading update. Here's why I think the full year could…

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The Persimmon share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

Taylor Wimpey shares are just behind the FTSE 100 in 2020, but the Persimmon share price is well ahead. I'd…

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The Unilever share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever share price has beaten the FTSE 100 over 10 years, over 20 years, and longer. Here's why I…

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The BAE share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE share price has held steadily ahead of the FTSE 100 in 2020, but only just. Here's why I…

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Why I think the IAG share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

2020 has been a horrendous year for the IAG share price. But I think Covid progress in 2020 should provide…

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Bitcoin has smashed through $20,000. Is it the perfect Christmas buy?

| Alan Oscroft

As the Bitcoin price soars past $20,000, where will it all end? Here are my thoughts on where I'd invest…

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The Ocado share price has beaten the FTSE 100 hands down in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has been one of 2020's biggest FTSE 100 winners. But can it repeat the feat in…

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The AstraZeneca share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

Covid-19 gave the AstraZeneca share price an early boost. That fell away, but iits shares look set to end 2020…

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The Tesco share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has fallen in 2020, but it's kept ahead of the FTSE 100. I think there could…

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The Royal Mail share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has soared in 2020 after a multi-year decline. What does the long-term future hold for…

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The rising Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) has gone off the boil again. What will it take in 2021 to…

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Why I think the Boohoo share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price (LON: BOO) has had a volatile year, but it's barely moved overall. Here's why I think…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has risen since October, but a number of things are holding it back. What might give…

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Why I think the WPP share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The WPP share price has fallen badly in recent years. Here's why I think these latest targets could help propel…

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Here’s why I see today’s low Vodafone share price as a top growth opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price is up sharply since November, but still way down over five years. Here's why I'd buy…

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This FTSE 100 sector is climbing in December. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

A FTSE 100 sector can still be good value even when it's been rising. Here's one that I think offers…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling again. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price recovery is turning down again after the latest update. Here's why I'd look to the long-term…

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The Lloyds share price is falling on Brexit woes. Is it time to sell?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price isn't the only one suffering under the twin pressures of Brexit and Covid-19. But here are…

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The Ocado share price was the FTSE 100’s worst performer Thursday. Is the party over?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado (LON: OCDO) share price has soared in 2020. Here's why I think we could be seeing the first…

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Here’s a growth stock I rate among my best shares to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

It's been a horrible year for growth stock investors. But I think companies boasting strong balance sheets could offer some…

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This FTSE 250 stock has jumped on good results. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm examining a FTSE 250 stock that has had a poor five years, but has been bouncing back in 2020.…

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This FTSE 100 share jumped 7% on Wednesday. I think it should come with a warning!

| Alan Oscroft

This soaring FTSE 100 growth share has had a great five years, and it's in an expanding business. But I'm…

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As the FTSE 100 climbs in December, here’s why I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is recovering well from the 2020 stock market crash. But I think the likely return of dividends…

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Here’s why I rate the Tesco share price as top FTSE 100 value right now

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has climbed 50% over the past five years. And despite Covid-19 pressure, I think that could…

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An 8% FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy to top up my pension

| Alan Oscroft

For pension provision, I put FTSE 100 shares above all else. Here's one with big dividends I think will generate…

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This share led the FTSE 100 on Tuesday. Here’s why I’d buy it for my 2021 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a stock beating the FTSE 100 hands down during the Covid-19 crisis. I reckon it has many more years…

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Can the Aston Martin share price (AML) keep climbing in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aston Martin share price (LON: AML) jumped 50% in a month. I think about where it might go in…

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Here’s where I think the IAG share price could go in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has soared by 75% since the start of November, as vaccines start rolling out. Is this…

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Forget gold! Here’s how I’d invest £20k today for my retirement

| Alan Oscroft

Why would investors sell shares and buy gold when shares are cheap and gold is expensive? Here's what I'd do…

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Here’s where I think the Cineworld share price could go in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price has more than doubled since the start of November. I offer my thoughts on where it…

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Here’s where I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) climbed 50% in November. Is this the start of a sustained recovery going into…

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Why I think this is good news for the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has perked up a bit again, after a minor dip. What does the latest news mean…

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FTSE 100 shares just had a record month – I’d buy these stocks now

| Alan Oscroft

Stock markets rebounded strongly in November, but I see a long way to go yet. Here are some FTSE 100…

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Will FTSE 100 dividends rebound in 2021? I’d buy these 3 income shares now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing lots of very attractive FTSE 100 dividend possibilities for 2021. These three are firmly on my list of…

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Why did the JD Sports share price lead the FTSE 100 on Monday?

| Alan Oscroft

What's the story behind JD Sports and its FTSE 100-leading performance on Monday. And what would I do about it…

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